by Valley Montessori Academy Staff Writer | Dec 15, 2017 | Preschool News
We are so proud to introduce Mindfulness as an essential educational tool at Valley Montessori Academy! What is mindfulness? Mindfulness – is present-moment awareness and understanding what is going on in and around you. Being mindful helps children to cope more...
by Valley Montessori Academy Staff Writer | Dec 15, 2017 | Preschool News
SPANISH FOR THE MONTESSORI ENVIRONMENT! Our Spanish curriculum has been developed by an experienced Montessorian Alice Renton, introduces Spanish as a second language to children ages 3-9, giving you a way to share and develop what you already know. Based on how...
by Valley Montessori Academy Staff Writer | Dec 15, 2017 | Preschool News
Valley Montessori Academy Authentic Montessori education in Bakersfield serving children from 2 1/2 to 6 years old presents the Foreign Language Center: Spanish French Russian Taught by native speakers Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary and Adult...
by Valley Montessori Academy Staff Writer | Dec 15, 2017 | Preschool News
Fostering Independence “Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.” – Maria Montessori. It is always a goal of Montessori education in the classrooms to make the child independent and be able to do things for himself. This is achieved by giving...
by Valley Montessori Academy Staff Writer | Nov 17, 2017 | Preschool News
One aspect of a Montessori classroom is that there is a 3 year age span among the children. A Primary Montessori Classroom is designed for the 3-6 years old children. Maria Montessori found this to be most beneficial for children and now, educational research supports...
by Valley Montessori Academy Staff Writer | Nov 17, 2017 | Preschool News
Montessori Education Individual students work at their own pace at their challenge level and according to their own interests Learning goals include love of learning, independence as a learner, self-motivation. Mastery of core academic skills is integrated into the...